Creating Your Highlight Tape
When it comes to getting noticed by teams and agents as a basketball player, a well-made highlight film can be a valuable tool. However, creating a successful highlight film is more than just compiling your best moments on the court. Here are some things to keep in mind when creating your highlight film to catch […]
The Importance Of Having A Mentor While Playing Overseas
Playing basketball overseas can be an exciting and rewarding experience for any player. However, it can also be challenging, with players facing different cultures, languages, and playing styles. That’s why having a mentor while playing overseas basketball can be crucial for a player’s success. In this blog post, we’ll explore five reasons why having a […]
Five Steps For College Seniors
Congratulations on finishing your senior season! If you are now looking to play basketball professionally overseas, here are five steps you should take to get you off in the right direction. Here is a pro tip, be proactive and be ready to invest time. Do not wait to be “discovered” because it most likely will […]
Earning Playing Time Overseas
Are you a basketball player looking to earn playing time overseas as an import player? Sometimes there is more to it than the simple, “I am better than the player ahead of me.” Playing overseas comes with a much different set of rules than you are probably used to, but if you are aware of […]
Overcoming A Shooting Slump
Shooting slumps are a common struggle for basketball players at all levels, from youth to professional. The only difference when you are playing overseas is that a prolonged shooting slump can get you fired. A shooting slump can be frustrating, affecting a player’s confidence and overall performance on the court. However, with the right mindset […]
Europe vs. College For NBA Exposure…The Pros And Cons
Basketball is a popular sport worldwide, with the NBA being the premier professional league. For many European basketball players, the dream of playing in the NBA is a goal that they aspire to achieve. One way that European players may try to get noticed by NBA scouts is by attending college in the United States. […]
Staying Consistent Until Seasons’ End
Basketball is a game of skill, endurance, and mental toughness. As a basketball player in Europe, you are likely to face a grueling schedule that involves long bus rides, a lot of training, and of course playing games. It can be challenging to maintain consistency in your game, especially during the final months of the […]
Get Off The Plane And Go
This post is for those of you that have never been overseas before. This is some information that you HAVE to know and understand before getting on the plane to cross the water or leaving your homeland. Once you get off that plane, you have to literally be ready to perform. You may think I […]
A Clients Example of Incredible Professionalism
Hi Teammates. I have spoken many times about staying professional even when the circumstances around you are not. Today, I would like to give an example of one of my clients and how she handled an extremely unprofessional and potentially threatening situation. She recieved an offer in a European country and would be leaving her […]
INCREASING YOUR VALUE AS A PLAYER IN 90 MINUTES PER WEEK-Written by Marvin König
Looking for a successful career as a basketball player? Remember: Professional Sports is business. And businesses work with value exchange. Teams and even entire leagues can exist because of value exchanges. You deliver the performance, the team takes care of your bills. The bigger your value, the bigger your paycheck. But what is your value? […]